Extrusion type BC 45 Clextral

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The Food Pilot is an application and analysis center founded by Flanders’ FOOD and ILVO. The food processing industry can use the Food Pilot facilities to develop and test new products and processes. Processing can be simulated using our semi-industrial scale production lines; product quality can be analyzed in the laboratory. Customized scientific advice is given.

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ASSET INFORMATION

Asset Information:

Extrusion type BC 45 Clextral

Raw Material:

Biomass - any

Process Stage:

Primary Processing

Technology:

Hydrothermal processing, Thermal or pressure pretreatment

Technology Area:

Pre-treatment

Scale:

Pilot

Additional Technical Information:

Technical Specifications
•The device is a co-rotating twin-screw extruder
•The extruder consists out of 5 modules of 200 mm
•1st module: supply opening, cooling circuit
•2nd to 5th module: heating, cooling circuit
•The diameter of the screw is 55 mm and the screw speed is adjustable between 0 and 612 rpm
•The unit is equipped with an additional closed module with heating
•Each module is equipped with an inlet for liquid injection
•There is also the possibility of steam injection into one of the modules
•The unit is equipped with the ability to carry out co-extrusion (co-extrusion mold, premix with injection system, conveyor belt crimper and cutter)
•The screw elements are interchangeable and include positive and negative conveying elements and kneading elements
•The mold consists of a die plate with 8 circular openings, individually closable
•There are different insert shapes with different diameters available
•The cutter is a rotating plate with 2 or 4-way blades
•The operating temperature is adjustable between 50 and 200 °C

Scope
•Design technique for starch, protein, and fat rich foods

Address : Brusselsesteenweg 3709090 BE

50.9957547, 3.8174711

ABOUT US

This project has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s 'Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme', under Grant Agreement No 730052.